Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62199
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that can miss interpreter startup variables. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path can supply crafted environment variables to execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (42.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 43rd percentile — 42.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.6.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-via-environment-fil… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62199?
- CVE-2026-62199 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62199?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.